YEARLY HIGH
27.4413 IQD
YEARLY LOW
23.2238 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.8546 IQD

2023 ETB to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ETB to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 27.4413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 23.2238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2175 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.2146 to the December average rate of 23.3391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 27.4413 was down 7.62% compared to the 2022 peak of 29.7050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 137,207 IQD
2022 Average 140,582 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 116,119 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,087.49 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

27.6022
22.9516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to IQD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.0924, compared to 23.6167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.0924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.6167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was April, with a trading range of 3.0449 IQD (High: 27.2619 / Low: 24.2170). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0856 IQD (High: 23.7642 / Low: 23.6786).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.0449
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0856

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5183 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 27.1795) against the same month in 2022 (average: 28.9008), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7213 (-5.96%).

2023 Avg (February) 27.1795
2022 Avg (February) 28.9008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.3005 27.1375 27.2146
February 27.4413 26.9613 27.1795
March 27.1620 27.0418 27.1179
April 27.2619 24.2170 26.7829
May 26.9896 23.9753 24.2646
June 24.0986 23.8751 23.9948
July 23.9927 23.7845 23.8679
August 23.9384 23.7019 23.7774
September 23.7642 23.6786 23.7151
October 23.6566 23.3806 23.5417
November 23.5800 23.3065 23.4593
December 23.5745 23.2238 23.3391